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Assistant Statewide Medical Director
Company : wellpath
Location : Waterbury, VT, 05676
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
Under the director of the State Director, responsible for administrative and clinical oversight of all medical providers working within their State as it relates to the delivery of healthcare. The Assistant State Director will work under supervision of the State Medical Director for implementation of clinical protocols and initiatives and ensure providers are appropriately trained and supervised. Collaborate with the RVP of Operations for implementation of all company objectives and initiatives and will be clinically available, as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee provider care, ensure compliance, and manage pharmaceutical usage at Wellpath facilities within the state.
- Collaborate with State Director, communicate with facility Medical Directors, and participate in critical incident reviews.
- Support recruitment, training, and onboarding of new providers, and assist in business development activities.
- Assists in policy development, guideline implementation, and compliance monitoring.
- Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement, credentialing reviews, and provide support during grievance resolution and legal matters.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Graduate of accredited medical or osteopathic medical school required (M.D. preferred).
Experience
- 2-3 years of physician experience required (preferably in emergency room, internal medicine, family practice) including one year of management or supervisory level experience.
- Experience in a corrections environment with knowledge of National, State and local standards, regulations and laws is preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current licensure as a physician in the state of employment
- Possess and maintain current controlled substances / DEA licensure.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
The demand for healthcare leadership roles like Assistant Statewide Medical Director in Waterbury, VT, is growing steadily due to increased focus on underserved populations. However, competition remains moderate, favoring candidates with corrections healthcare experience and strong clinical oversight skills within regional networks.
While a valid Vermont physician license and DEA certification are mandatory, additional credentials in correctional healthcare or quality improvement can provide an edge. Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing correctional health services is highly valued in this region.
This position uniquely blends clinical oversight with administrative duties across multiple facilities statewide, emphasizing protocol implementation and provider training under the state director's guidance. It demands strategic collaboration with operations leadership, ensuring quality care in correctional settings.
Professionals often progress toward full State Medical Director or executive health administration roles. Opportunities arise through demonstrated proficiency in managing statewide clinical programs, quality improvement initiatives, and successful interdisciplinary collaboration within correctional healthcare.
Salaries typically range from $180,000 to $220,000 annually, reflecting the specialized clinical expertise and management responsibilities required. Compensation may also include comprehensive benefits such as 401k, tuition assistance, and wellness programs, enhancing overall remuneration.
Wellpath positions this role as central to ensuring compassionate, compliant healthcare delivery statewide. The Assistant Statewide Medical Director supports clinical protocols and provider education aligned with the company’s commitment to equity, innovation, and healing for underserved individuals.
Wellpath emphasizes a collaborative environment where the Assistant Statewide Medical Director partners with facility directors and operations leadership to drive clinical excellence. This role benefits from ongoing training resources and a culture prioritizing compassionate care and innovation.
Days often involve reviewing clinical compliance, facilitating provider training sessions, coordinating with facility medical directors, and participating in incident reviews. The role balances hands-on clinical availability with strategic oversight to maintain high standards of patient care.
One misconception is that this job is purely administrative; in reality, it requires active clinical engagement and leadership in implementing protocols. Another is that it’s isolated to one facility, whereas it spans multiple sites statewide with significant operational collaboration.
Experience in corrections is highly advantageous due to the unique regulatory environment and patient demographic. Knowledge of national and local standards for incarcerated populations enhances effectiveness, differentiating this role from broader medical director positions.